Jigs Or Swimbaits

[djmax22]

Just wanted to get some clarification for the original poster about what led you to the opinion that swimbaits are a numbers bait.

The consensus is going to be that a jig is more of a consistant numbers bait vs swimbaits, and can catch the big mommas as well.

This is dead on. I fish swimbaits (big ones) almost 80 percent of the time. When I am not throwing a swimbait I will usually be tossing a jig. No doubt that the jig produces a lot more numbers. With the swimbait the fish will be bigger on average.

To the orginal poster. I would suggest getting a solid MH rod since you might not like fishing with swimbaits. Plus you are only tossing a 4"BBZ which any MH rod will handle. Most people get a dedicated swimbait setup when they want to go bigger (greater than 6")

[stkbassn]

I'm was looking to try out swimbaits but I'm trying to decide between swimbaits or flipping jigs. Either one I choose I will have to get a new rod and reseller. The lakes I fish have no weeds in them. One has rocks around the edge and the other has stumps in it. My question is which setup should I go for? I've never flipped with anything except a spinning rod. Any advice will help. Thanks. Which setup produces more? I'm wanting to start out with the 4" floating bbz1 shad ifalso i choose swimbaits.

That BBZ looks great in the water but I've never caught the first fish on it.....You don't need a special rod to throw this bait, it's very light. If you go with the Rago , Huddleston, or the Osprey 6" you will want a longer, more stout rod for these. They are substantial enough baits to command a beefier rod. I have the Falcon Elite Tech 7'9 H Swimbait rod and it's perfect. I can also throw C'Rigs and Jigs on it.

[KYBassin']

Swim bait allows you to cover more water, faster. So in theory, the more casts you make the more fish you have the ability to catch, if the bite is on. I usually start out with a swim bait or spinnerbaits to locate fish and incorporate a jig to focus on better bites.